I Made an Edwardian Wrap Cape...and American Duchess Made Shoes to Match!

Preorder for the American Duchess autumn 2020 styles (including the Bernadette!) is now open through 4 September, 2020! They're giving everyone $20 off the full price during this time; after that, shoes will be available as stock allows, and depending on popularity may or may not be reordered again in future. https://www.americanduchess.com/collections/new American Duchess ethics- Environment: https://www.americanduchess.com/pages/environmental-policy Sourcing: https://www.americanduchess.com/pages/sourcing-policy More American Duchess: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanduchess/ Website: https://www.americanduchess.com/ More Nicole: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silk_and_buckram/ Nicole is also secretly a TikTok star: https://www.tiktok.com/@cloche_call?lang=en Were feet actually smaller back then? https://www.tiktok.com/@cloche_call/video/6860242800236137734?lang=en RESOURCES: Free cape pattern PDF download: https://www.patreon.com/posts/welcome-heres-35479363 Other CosTubers who have followed this pattern (if you'd like some different body type examples!): Noelle (Costuming Drama): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6xcI5mC9Wk Kacy Burchfield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTXcy4Mi79M lil' rummager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bDOYqmKr1Y LizCapism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmurGT4mk1s Swimming in a Sea of Estrogen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjcFrNYGu68 Morgan Donner (showcased in the beginning): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pE_nrHKd58 MATERIALS USED: Wool broadcloth (3 yds) - Burnley & Trowbridge https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/woolens-broadcloth-coatings/products/6547-black-fine-broadcloth Silk taffeta lining ("soft gold" color, which seems to be discontinued at the moment) (3 yds) - Burnley & Trowbridge https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/silk Black and white silk threads - Steinlauf & Stoller, NYC Hooks and eyes (2 pairs) - Steinlauf & Stoller, NYC OTHER USEFUL TOOLS: (Please know that these are affiliate links) -Clear 18-inch ruler: https://amzn.to/2DIdRrh -Steel-headed straight pins: https://amzn.to/2ByJUaQ  -Every size & weight needle you will probably ever need: https://amzn.to/2Sd76R7 -My most favorite (& stupidly fiddly) #10 sharps, the tiniest needles: https://amzn.to/2SaZEGf -Ye Trusty Olde 8” shears (tartan ribbon not included): https://amzn.to/2DXkUft -Those wee bird snips that literally everyone seems to have: https://amzn.to/2zu9vzY -(But I’ve also just found these that are a unicorn and I am severely tempted; I should not be trusted with Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KvXGgX) -Flexicurve: https://amzn.to/2DG9OvA -French Curve: https://amzn.to/2RWzWVJ Video footage shot on the Sony ZV1 (https://amzn.to/2CD1tJK). Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro. Want to get started with hand sewing? 🧵 🕯Check out my Skillshare original course, “Hand Sewing Basics: Working Wonders with Fabric, Needle & Thread”. To sign up for a free trial and take the class, visit https://skl.sh/bernadettebanner1 This channel is made possible through the generous support of Patreon members. To become a patron, visit https://www.patreon.com/bernadettebanner (although videos will remain free for you here regardless). Beyond YouTube: IG @bernadettebanner http://www.instagram.com/bernadettebanner Management contact for business enquiries: [email protected] https://bernadettebanner.co.uk/ Music: (All music is from http://epidemicsound.com unless otherwise specified.) 'Simple Pleasantries' by Arthur Benson 'Incidental Encounters' by Arthur Benson 'Lightdrops' by Peter Sandberg 'Storytellers' by Francis Wells 'A Story Unfolds' by Francis Wells 'Night Walk' by Gavin Luke 'Silent Approval' by Howard Harper-Barnes